Trio de Chats Noirs: Songs and Dances
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Time
January 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Epiphany Center For The Arts: The Sanctuary
201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be 21+ with a Valid ID
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Event Details
Trio de Chats Noirs: Songs and Dances Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2026 Doors: 2:30PM Showtime: 3:00PM Tickets: General Admission - $25 ‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ -
Event Details
Trio de Chats Noirs: Songs and Dances
Date: Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Doors: 2:30PM
Showtime: 3:00PM
Tickets: General Admission - $25
‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door
About:
Trio de Chats Noirs is a dynamic and versatile ensemble featuring Rachel Velvikis (horn) and Mark Fry (bass trombone and euphonium). The trio's programs showcase a wide-ranging repertoire, from the classical masterworks of J.S. Bach and Johannes Brahms to the works of Alec Wilder and Ennio Morricone. Known for their artistry and innovation, they also present creative transcriptions that breathe new life into traditional and modern compositions.
Collaborating with world-class pianists and organists, including the acclaimed Liang-yu Wang, the trio delivers performances that captivate audiences with their depth and variety.
Collaborating with world-class pianists and organists, including the acclaimed Liang-yu Wang, the trio delivers performances that captivate audiences with their depth and variety.
This program brings together a vibrant collection of vocal-inspired works and rhythmic gems. The concert opens with the lighthearted yet ironic Waltz from Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite No. 2, setting a playful tone. Brahms’ Horn Songs (arr. Reynolds) follow, evoking themes of nature, love, and mystical celebration with lieder-like warmth. Alec Wilder’s Suite No. 1 for Horn, Bass Trombone, and Piano blends jazz idioms and classical form, moving from the stately Maestoso to the whimsical In a Jazz Manner and serene Berceuse. Adding operatic sparkle, the trio performs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Pa-pa-pa…” (Papageno-Papagena Duet) from Die Zauberflöte, K. 620—a burst of pure theatrical joy. Gary Kulesha’s Sonata for Horn, Tuba, and Piano is a dynamic interplay of sonorous harmonies and rhythmic drive. Adding whimsy and cinematic allure, the trio performs Rossini’s Cat Duet, a nod to their feline-inspired name, and Morricone’s evocative Main Title and Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso. The concert closes with the timeless charm of Gershwin’s Someone to Watch Over Me. Join Trio de Chats Noirs for an unforgettable performance that celebrates the joy of music through song and dance.
